合神心意的生命(15)-70個7次
經文:撒母耳記上 26:1-12
講員:岑甘葳玲牧師
講道大綱
「那時,彼得進前來,對耶穌說:主啊,我弟兄得罪我,我當饒恕他幾次呢?到七次可以嗎?耶穌說:我對你說,不是到七次,乃是到七十個七次。」
太18:21,22
‘Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’
Mark 18:21,22
A. 為何我要饒恕那些不停止傷害我的人?
Why should I forgive those who hurt me over and over again?
a. 因為天父想我像祂一樣有憐憫有恩典
Because God wants us to be like him, gracious and compassionate. (出Exo.34:6,7)
b. 因為這樣做我就可以從罪惡捆綁和痛苦中被釋放出來
Because by doing this, we will be free from our sinful nature and suffering. (太Matt. 6:9-13)
———
B. 我如何可以做到?
How can I do that?
a. 把注意力集中在神的美善和大能上, 住在祂的恩典裡
Focus on God’s goodness and power and stay there
(撒上1 Sam 24:6, 26:9-11)
b. 用上面來的能力去處理下面的人和事
Use the power from above to handle the issues below
(腓Php.4:13;6,7)
———
結語:
「人所行的,若蒙耶和華喜悅,耶和華也使他的仇敵與他和好。」(箴16:7)
“When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” (Pr.16:7)